notesbynora

There are seasons in life when everything we love seems to slip through our fingers — relationships, health, security, dreams. It’s in those moments we may feel like a modern-day Job. The story of Job isn’t just about loss; it’s about faith that holds when everything else falls apart.

When God asked Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job?” He wasn’t pointing out Job’s wealth or his perfect life. He was pointing to Job’s heart — his faithfulness. Job loved God, not for what He gave, but for who He was. That’s what made Job’s faith so remarkable. And that’s what makes me pause and wonder — could God say the same of us? Could He look at the storms we’ve walked through, the heartbreaks, the betrayals, the lonely nights, and still trust that we will remain faithful?

What if God said, “Have you considered my servant Nora?”
Would I stay steadfast when the losses pile high, when the answers don’t come, when the world misunderstands? Would I keep my eyes on Him when all I can see is dust and ashes?

The truth is — Job’s story reminds us that God’s trust in us is not based on perfection but on perseverance. He already knows what’s in our hearts. He knows when we will cry, question, stumble, and still choose Him. Job never stopped talking to God, even in his pain. That’s the secret — he stayed in relationship. He didn’t walk away.

Sometimes, God’s greatest compliment isn’t in blessing us, but in allowing us to be tested — because He trusts our faith. That’s a hard truth to swallow, especially when the losses feel unbearable. But if God trusted Job enough to let him walk through fire, maybe He trusts us, too.

When the weight of life presses hard, I remind myself — God still sees. He still believes in me. Maybe that’s why the trial came. Not because I failed, but because He knew my faith would stand.

And in the end, just as He did with Job, God restores. Maybe not the same way, or with the same people or dreams, but He restores our hearts, our peace, and our joy.

So the next time the enemy whispers doubt or despair, I want to be the kind of servant God can point to and say,
“Have you considered my servant Nora?”
Because even when life hurts, my heart still says — “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15)

Prayer

Father, when life feels heavy and my heart is weary, remind me that You see me. When I face loss, confusion, and silence, help me to trust that You are still working for my good. Strengthen my faith the way You strengthened Job’s. Let me never stop talking to You, even when I don’t understand.
Teach me to be faithful in the fire, patient in the waiting, and grateful in the restoration. And if You ever whisper my name and say, “Have you considered my servant?” — may I bring You honor in how I live, love, and endure.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.